Job description
- Assist in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students.
- Establish a positive learning environment and respond to the individual needs of students.
- Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the school, district and community.
- Appropriately operate all equipment as required.
- Support the philosophy and vision of the cooperative and school district.
- Participate in child find evaluations and screenings as necessary.
- Conduct speech, language, and hearing screenings and diagnostic evaluations to determine the need for school based speech language services.
- Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and reevaluation process.
- Participate in the development of student IEP's.
- Monitor student progress and make informed, timely educational decisions.
- Consult with parents, teachers, administrators, and others concerning the needs of students and special services that are available.
- Assist teachers in the development and implementation of classroom accommodations, curriculum modifications and appropriate classroom strategies.
- Refer students and their families to appropriate community agencies and services.
- Cooperate with agencies serving students and their families.
- Provide therapy, follow up, and/or consultation based on student IEP's.
- Motivate students through effective communication and evaluative feedback.
- Establish and maintain a positive climate for learning through appropriate classroom management.
- Plan and implement transitional programs for students.
- Maintain appropriate, confidential records and provide timely reports.
- Supervise and train staff members as assigned.
- Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
- Evaluate the need for and obtain assistive technology and other devices for students.
- Provide training, support and guidance for the use of assistive technology in the educational setting.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
- Staff members shall not access, receive, transmit or retransmit material regarding
students, parents/guardians or district employees that is protected by confidentiality
laws. - If material is not legally protected but is of a confidential or sensitive nature, great care
shall be taken to ensure that only those with a “need to know” are allowed access to
the material. - Staff members shall handle all employee, student, and district records in
accordance with applicable district policies. - Staff members who intentionally disclose student records, other confidential student information and/or district information may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
- May be required to sit, stand, run and/or kneel
- Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds
- State Certification to practice as evidenced by current state licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Bilingual Preferred
- Motor Vehicle Operator's License or ability to provide own transportation.
- Masters from an accredited college or university in related field.
- Graduation from an accredited program of Speech Language Pathology.
- Successful prior experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist, preferably in an educational or other pediatric practice setting.
JobID: 972
Position Type:
Special Education Services/Speech/Language Pathologist
Special Education Services/Speech/Language Pathologist
Date Posted:
1/3/2023
1/3/2023
Location:
Administration Office - Milliken, CO 80543
Administration Office - Milliken, CO 80543
Date Available:
As soon as possible
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Speech Language Pathologist
Open until filled
Terms of employment
Full-time, 187 days. (Days and salary will be prorated if start date is after August 17, 2022). Salary is based on education and experience and will be prorated per our Certified Salary Schedule not to exceed letter I ($41,500 to $70,643). The District provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits program including medical, life, and dental insurance. The District provides three medical plans for which it pays the full premium for employees, and a fourth option is a buy-up plan for which the district pays the majority of the premium. In addition, the District pays the full employee premium for dental insurance and life insurance. The District contributes to PERA on each employee's behalf and offers additional retirement savings options as well as optional supplemental insurance. Employees also receive paid time off. Worker’s compensation and unemployment insurance are provided in accordance with State law.
Purpose
The Speech/Language Pathologist assists in developing speech and language skills to facilitate the personal, social, and intellectual development of students. In order to respond to the individual needs and abilities of students, the Speech/Language Pathologist must work closely with the staff and administration of the school and school district.
Essential Functions
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent. Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Confidential Information
Certification/License
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